Credit Repair: UltraFICO Scoring Model – What is it?
Back in October of 2018, FICO announced a new scoring model they will be introducing in the early part of this year that could help give consumers a…
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Credit Repair: How does the government shut down affect my credit score?
Columnist Elyse Wood. Photo: Elyse Wood. The government shut down is now in its 23rd day and many Federal workers did not get paid. Among other worries, furloughed…
Credit Repair: Putting Your Financial Goals In Focus
Columnist Elyse Wood It's a New Year and I am sure there are many of you who have put your financial goals in focus and wish to make…
START WHERE YOU ARE
When it comes to raising money, you can encounter objections. Some of them start with your own team! People may want to know how and why the fundraising…
Black Star News’ Summer 2017 Travel Diary: The ‘Free Soil’ Of ‘Old Massachusetts’
Summertime in New England. Its a notion writers have been pondering since Fredrick Douglas traveled to the island of Nantucket on August 11, 1841. There, at age 23,…
BOARD SUMMER REFRESHERS
Calling all board members: get ready for the flurry of fall activities that are a part of life within the nonprofit sector. Consider the following as you sip…
TIME FOR A RETREAT!
Summer is often associated with beaches, family vacations, hot sun and good fun. For those in the nonprofit sector summer is also the season for retreats. These are…
Interim leadership: blessing or curse?
One of the biggest changes within the life of a nonprofit is the change in leadership. In most cases this will be accompanied by a period of transition…
Four things to consider when approaching corporate or philanthropic decision makers.
One way to help sustain your organization is to build and nurture relationships with decision makers who can provide finances and resources. Be intentional as you expand the…
The pros and cons of engaging political leaders
Fundraising is a community endeavor, and our communities include the politicians who are elected to represent us at all levels. Current, former and prospective elected leaders are often…